International. Programs Information. Association of Energy Engineers

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1 Programs Information Association of Energy Engineers

2 Membership Why should you join AEE? AEE has over 17,500 members in 98 countries around the world who enjoy the following benefits: --$606 worth of annual online publications with AEE membership: Energy Engineering Journal, Strategic Planning & Energy Management Journal, and the Energy Insight, an AEE quarterly online newsletter. --Special savings on conference registrations. The World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) is held annually and attracts attendees from over 50 countries to learn best practices and technical expertise from over 300 expert speakers and gives attendees the opportunity to network with industry peers and view the newest technologies in an exposition of over 300 companies. Visit for more information about our next WEEC. --$100 savings on registration for an online or U.S.-based AEE seminar. --15% reduction on books purchased through the AEE book catalog and the online bookstore. --For a small additional fee, members may elect to join one or more of the divisions of AEE: --The Environmental Engineers & Managers Institute --The Energy Services Marketing Society --The Facility Managers Institute --The Alternative & Renewable Energy Development Institute --The Council on Women in Energy and Environmental Leadership --The Cogeneration & Distributed Generation Institute (members of this division receive the Cogeneration Distributed Generation journal and Diesel & Onsite Power Production magazine). --The Energy Managers Society For additional information on becoming an AEE Member visit: aeecenter.org/membership...or contact: Patricia Ardavin Membership Director patricia@aeecenter.org

3 Chapters Belonging to an AEE chapter offers the unique opportunity to benefit from a local point of view on energy issues and to network with energy professionals in your area. JOINING AN AEE CHAPTER Contact a local chapter in your area to join and begin networking with your industry peers. You will become a part of a worldwide network of AEE professionals. WHAT IF AN AEE CHAPTER DOESN T EXIST IN YOUR AREA? If you would like to establish a valuable network of energy professionals to provide your area with a forum for discussion on local energy issues, take the initiative to start a local AEE chapter. Visit to download a copy of the Chapter Start-Up Kit. It will provide you with all the tools necessary to start an AEE chapter. CHAPTERS AND THEIR MEMBERS ENJOY THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS --Chapters and their activities are recognized in the chapter section of the online Energy Insight Newsletter. --A Chapter Leadership Meeting is held during the WEEC, providing a forum and assistance for chapter officers throughout the world. --AEE provides an annual appropriation to chapters based on meeting attendance of members of AEE, the parent organization. AWARDS PROGRAMS Chapter Recognition Awards are presented each year at the Chapter Leadership Meeting for chapters outstanding accomplishments. Awards programs are conducted annually to recognize the outstanding performance of members on local, regional, and national/ international levels. AEE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP The AEE Foundation Scholarship program is administered to assist students in the chapter s area. AEE has close to 100 Chapters Worldwide --Armenia --Bangladesh --Bulgaria (Plovdiv) --Canada (Southern Ontario) --Chile --China (Beijing) /In Development --China (Heilongjiang Province) /In Development --Colombia /In Development --Cyprus --Georgia --Hong Kong --Hungary --India (Delhi/NCR) --India/IISWBM (Kolkata) --India (Western) --Ireland --Jamaica --Japan (Kanto Plains) --Jordan (Energy Chapter EDAMA) --Kazakhstan --Kenya (Eastern Africa) --Kuwait --Mexico (Nuevo León) --Panama --Philippines /In Development --Portugal --Romania (Cluj-Napoca) --Saudi Arabia --Singapore --Slovakia --Southern Africa --Spain --United Arab Emirates --UK (UKAEE) --Ukraine (Central) For additional information on international chapters or to find an up-to-date list of chapters visit: aeecenter.org/chapters...or contact: Ruth Whitlock Director of Chapter Development whit@aeecenter.org

4 Become AEE Certified WHY SHOULD YOU BECOME CERTIFIED? Since 1981, AEE has certified 28,000 energy professionals, enabling them to receive recognition for their expertise in specialized areas of the energy industry and distinguish themselves from their colleagues and competitors. AEE s certification programs are recognized by federal government agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Agency for International Development, as well as a growing number of international government agencies, corporations, utilities, and energy service companies. In Europe, AEE s international CEM and CEA certifications are recognized under the EU Energy Efficiency Directive, Uk s Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) and Ireland s regulation SI Assures clients that an individual meets the highest standards of experience, competence, and specialized knowledge. --Establishes a standard of professional competence which is recognized throughout the industry. --Fosters development of an individual s capabilities through encouragement of long-term career goals. --Promotes continuing education to assure a high level of competence within constantly changing fields. WHAT IS THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS? Each program requires the individual to complete an application which requires the following information: --Demonstrated experience in the field: each program specifies the minimum experience levels required. Employee or client verification is also required. --Documented education or professional registration. --Professional references to verify experience and qualifications. Individuals must complete a four-hour, open book examination. The actual test questions are framed to ascertain both specific knowledge and practical experience. The complete application and test scores weigh equally in determining whether the individual meets certification requirements. IMPORTANT CERTIFICATION LINKS Current International Course Schedules Certification Courses Available in U.S. All AEE Online & Live Seminars For additional information on AEE International Certification contact Mary Elise Cox International Program Director maryelise@aeecenter.org.

5 Training & Certification CERTIFIED ENERGY MANAGER CEM This broad-based program emphasizes the technical aspects of what energy managers in government and the private sector need to know. By attaining the status of CEM, you will be joining an elite group of over 15,000 professionals serving industry, business and government sectors in 25 countries around the world. These high-achieving individuals comprise a Who s Who in the energy management field. Countries currently holding CEM training and exams include, Australia, Canada (English & French), China (Chinese), China, Hong Kong, Colombia (Spanish), Egypt, Ireland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan (Russian, Kenya, Mexico (Spanish), Panama (Spanish), Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Singapore, Spain (Spanish), Taiwan (Mandarin), Trinidad and Tobago, UK, Ukraine (Russian) and United Arab Emirates. CERTIFIED CARBON REDUCTION MANAGER CRM The CRM program recognizes professionals who have distinguished themselves as leaders in the growing field of carbon reduction. The designation of CRM identifies individuals who have demonstrated high levels of technical expertise in energy management and environmental practices. (Referred to as CAP in Hong Kong). Countries currently holding CRM training and exams include Jordan & Southern Africa. Countries currently holding CAP training and exams include Hong Kong. CERTIFIED ENERGY AUDITOR CEA Rising energy costs and inefficiency in plants and buildings is continually driving the need for trained and experienced energy auditors. The CEA certification identifies professionals as having the required knowledge and experience necessary for success in the growing field of energy auditing. Countries currently holding CEA training and exams include Bangladesh, Canada (French & English), Kazakhstan (Russian) and South Africa. CERTIFIED LIGHTING EFFICIENCY PROFESSIONAL CLEP The CLEP program is designed to provide recognition for professionals who have distinguished themselves as leaders in the field of lighting efficiency. The CLEP designation identifies individuals who have demonstrated high levels of experience, competence, proficiency, and ethical fitness, in implementation of effective lighting efficiency solutions within the commercial, industrial, institutional and governmental market sectors. Countries currently holding training and exams for CLEP include Mexico (Spanish). CERTIFIED POWER QUALITY PROFESSIONAL CPQ AEE s CPQ program demonstrates the interactions between the power source and sensitive loads in the field of power quality and reliability. Countries currently holding the training and exams for CPQ include Mexico (Spanish). R CERTIFIED MEASUREMENT & VERIFICATION PROFESSIONAL CMVP AEE, in conjunction with the Efficiency Valuation Organization (EVO) have established the Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP) program with the dual purpose of recognizing the most qualified professionals in this growing area of the energy industry, and raising overall professional standards within the measurement and verification field. Countries currently holding regularly scheduled training and exams for CMVP include Canada (English & French), Ireland and South Africa. EVO, in conjunction with AEE s CMVP certification, also holds M&V training courses in dozens of countries around the world. Please visit CERTIFIED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROFESSIONAL REP The REP program, is designed to recognize the expertise and experience of professionals involved in the specification and application of renewable and alternative energy technologies, assessment of renewable energy projects, and development of achievable low carbon and sustainability goals for organizations. Countries currently holding training and exams for REP include Jordan, Mexico (Spanish) and South Africa. CERTIFIED BUILDING COMMISSIONING PROFESSIONAL CBCP In addition to providing preparation for AEE s Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP ) certification program, this five-day course is designed to meet the training needs of those who need to know the technical details of the commissioning process. This comprehensive course goes into considerable technical detail on the fundamental principles of both new building commissioning and existing building commissioning (also called Re-Commissioning or Retro-Commissioning). Countries currently holding the training and exams for CBCP include France (French). Note: Courses and Exams are conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

6 Larry Good Director International Membership Development Samer Zawaydeh Assistant Director for International Special Activities Alexander Ovdiienko FSU Former Soviet Union Dr. Leonard Chow Southeast Asia & Pacific Rim Ian Boylan Western Europe Prof. Bassam Abu-Hijleh Middle East Dr. Binoy Choudhury Asian Subcontinent Kaushik Bhattacharjee Canada Andrés Ortuño Carbonell Latin America 3168 Mercer University Drive Atlanta, Georgia USA Tel: (770) Fax: (770) The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is your source for information and networking in the dynamic fields of energy engineering and energy management, renewable and alternative energy, power generation, energy services, sustainability, and all related areas. As a growing professional association, AEE s overall strength is augmented by its strong membership base of over 17,500 professionals in 98 countries and its widely recognized energy certification programs. Its network of over 96 local chapters located throughout the U.S. and abroad meet regularly to discuss issues of regional importance. Find out more at: